Kuya Kim Atienza

“Can you explain what [technical term] is?”

He frequently asks for clear definitions of jargon to make complex topics accessible for a general audience.

“What are your roots in [your field]?”

This question is often used early on to trace the guest's career origin story.

“What was your first break that showed you were creative?”

He asks this to pinpoint the pivotal turning point in a guest's professional journey.

“When does a passion, like for motorcycles, become an addiction?”

He connects a clinical or abstract topic to a relatable, everyday experience, often drawing from his own life.

“How do you treat or solve [a specific problem]?”

This is his way of seeking practical, actionable advice that the audience can use.

“How is the [business/project]?”

A straightforward check-in on the guest's primary venture, especially for returning guests.

“Do you have a love life now?”

A direct and personal question, always asked in a lighthearted tone to get a general life update.

“What is the best book you've ever read?”

A classic 'best of' question used to understand a guest's personal tastes and intellectual influences.

“Among local authors, who is your favorite?”

He often follows up a broad question by narrowing the focus to the Philippine context.

“Do you have any [special talent] prepared for us today?”

When a guest has a performative skill like magic, he requests a live demonstration.

“Who is the greatest politician that ever lived in the Philippines?”

He uses provocative 'greatest of all time' framing to elicit strong and sometimes controversial historical opinions.

“If you were an American, would you vote for Trump?”

He poses a hypothetical scenario to probe a guest's stance on a divisive international topic.